St. Louis Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck drivers are strictly regulated regarding the number of consecutive hours they are allowed to drive without a mandatory period for rest, meals and sleep. In most cases, truck companies have the technical capabilities to track engine operating times and the drivers are required to maintain a log book that is closely regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). If a semi-tractor trailer or other commercial truck is involved in an accident, the first indication of possible truck driver fatigue is usually found in the official engine data and log book.
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If you were injured, or lost a loved one in a truck accident in Missouri, talk to an attorney at Bley & Evans, LC, in Columbia, as soon as possible. It is vitally important to have an attorney on your side right away. Truck companies often have a local investigator on the scene within hours of a crash, gathering evidence, collecting the black box, and possibly covering up evidence that may be used against them. You need — and deserve — the same level of advocacy on your side.
Our attorneys have a successful record of helping victims of truck driver and truck company negligence obtain full and fair money damages. We have obtained some of the most significant insurance settlements and jury awards in the state, including claims such as:
- Truck driver fatigue, truck driver asleep at the wheel
- Fraudulent truck driver log books, log book violations
- Distracted truck driver, texting or talking on cell phone or radio while driving
- Truck driver DWI, drunk truck driver
- Truck driver speeding, reckless driving
- Improper emergency stop procedures
- Truck maintenance violations
- Trailer cargo and weight violations
- All other violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act
We invite you to learn more about Missouri truck accident personal injury litigation at our information pages:
- Truck Safety
- Missouri state trucking laws
- Commercial vehicle accidents
- Tractor trailer accident law
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act
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From our offices in Columbia, we represent clients in communities throughout Missouri and the United States. Contact our office today to discuss your personal injury claim with an experienced Columbia truck driver fatigue attorney. Wherever you are, you can reach us toll free at 866-920-4115 or by e-mail. We are available for a free consultation during regular business hours and by appointment evenings and weekends. We handle every case on a contingency basis, which means you don't pay any attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you.
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